Little D's sits in Woodfin, tucked away from downtown Asheville, owned and operated by Owen and Mindi McGlynn of Asheville Proper. The goal is a third place for locals — an easygoing spot to gather over a meal and a cocktail rather than rush through one.
The kitchen works in shareable plates that change with the season, built around locally-sourced produce. Dishes like chargrilled red beets with orange goat cheese and house-rolled potato gnocchi sit alongside mains such as sweet tea brined pork chop and pan seared swordfish. The cocktail program runs through classics like an Old Fashioned and Manhattan alongside original creations.
Regulars describe it as a genuine neighborhood gem, with warm service and an inviting room drawing as much notice as the food, even as some point to occasional inconsistencies in execution.
The kitchen works in shareable plates that change with the season, built around locally-sourced produce. Dishes like chargrilled red beets with orange goat cheese and house-rolled potato gnocchi sit alongside mains such as sweet tea brined pork chop and pan seared swordfish. The cocktail program runs through classics like an Old Fashioned and Manhattan alongside original creations.
Regulars describe it as a genuine neighborhood gem, with warm service and an inviting room drawing as much notice as the food, even as some point to occasional inconsistencies in execution.